Thriving

Pronunciation: /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/

Definitions of thriving

adjective describing a person or thing that is doing very well or growing rapidly

Example Sentences

A1 The flowers in the garden are thriving.

A2 The small business is thriving despite the economic downturn.

B1 The local community is thriving thanks to new investments.

B2 The wildlife sanctuary is thriving with a diverse range of species.

C1 The company's international branches are thriving, showing strong growth.

C2 The artist's career is thriving, with exhibitions around the world.

Examples of thriving in a Sentence

formal The business is thriving due to its innovative products and strong customer base.

informal My garden is thriving thanks to all the rain we've been getting.

slang That new restaurant is absolutely thriving with customers every night.

figurative Despite facing many challenges, she is thriving in her new job and excelling in her role.

Grammatical Forms of thriving

• past tense: thrived
• plural: thrivings
• comparative: more thriving
• superlative: most thriving
• present tense: thrive
• future tense: will thrive
• perfect tense: have thrived
• continuous tense: is thriving
• singular: thriving
• positive degree: thriving
• infinitive: to thrive
• gerund: thriving
• participle: thriving

Origin and Evolution of thriving

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'thriving' originated from the Old Norse word 'thrifask' meaning 'to prosper or grow vigorously'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'thriving' has come to be associated with not just physical growth or prosperity, but also with overall well-being and success in various aspects of life.